> I found this in the log (first X start without USB mouse plugged in) > > (EE) xf86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice > No such device. > (EE) USB Mice: cannot open input device > (EE) PreInit failed for input device "USB Mice" > (II) UnloadModule: "mouse" > (II) XINPUT: Adding extended input device "Configured Mouse" (type: MOUSE)
I just moved to the East Coast and had to break down my home network before leaving so I could take one system with me. I'd had the USB mouse attached to a KVM using a PS/2 adapter, so Debian was configured to use the mouse as PS/2. When I got to VA, I set up the box and X wouldn't start at ALL. I hashed thru a few websites to research the problem but still couldn't get it started until one website mentioned checking the kernel to make sure "HID" was enabled under "USB devices." I checked and it was set as a module and I saw what module to use (hid.o). I'd already had the usbmouse module loaded and when I loaded "hid" (insmod hid), then did "cat /dev/input/mice" and move the mouse around, I knew I had the USB mouse working. I started X, and sure enough, it was working. I dunno if this'll work for you or not, but give it a shot...it shouldn't hurt. Regards. -- R. Sinclair http://www.wigglit.com -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
